Hey Olympus / OM people! I hope you are excited about the new camera release! I've spent the past month working with the camera and creating a super in-depth review and feature walkthrough on the stills and video capabilities. It's long but timestamped, so you can check out the parts that interest you the most. Let me know if you've got any questions!
Yes had a little play with one of the three in the UK on Saturday, Different feel clearly and will take some getting used to but it feels Olympian. Sturdier and less clunky switches and things closer to the thumb!
Yo Etched / After reviewing 8 or 10 other reviews of this camera, yours is THE ONLY ONE that covers everything intelligently, usefully and critically, with lots of great detail shots of camera and menu functions. Time stamping is extra-helpful for later reference. Bloody awesome, mate!
Hi Leonard, thanks so much for the kind words mate. It really does mean a lot after putting so much effort into it. I often wonder if the extra effort is worth it, but when people actually learn and benefit from some little piece, then it makes me happy. Thanks for sticking around for so long on the mammoth vid ha
@@etchd_ You're most welcome. Indeed, I have pre-ordered the OM-1 with the "kit" lens (12-40 f/2.8) in hopes that it will succeed where the previous camera did not: the viewfinder experience. Unfairly, I am comparing it to my Sigma fp with the 2.5x mag + exceedingly bright LVF finder, but even shooting with the Nikon Z7 II and less bright 24-70mm f/4 Lens was a surprising joy compared to the Olympus Mk III. Shooting with a touch screen will offer me a whole world as well, though I haven't really missed it with the Sigma since I focus & recompose and tend to shoot land- and cityscapes.
@@etchd_ I know we live in a world where everyone wants quick cuts and short videos. But in THIS case, we’re talking about a camera that we’ve been waiting for since at least 2018! So we’re GOOD with listening for over an hour when the info and creative content are actually providing meaningful help and education about a product that brings new things to the table. Very, very good job. I keep rewinding to catch some extra little detail. While sharing this comment, I realized that I haven’t actually finished the video just yet!! 😂 Thanks for putting so much detail and so much of yourself into it. Very enjoyable and helpful.
Thanks for the review. I really like my Em1 Mkii. I’ve never felt the need to upgrade until now. I was a bit worried about the transition to OM systems, but feel a lot more confident now. This looks like an amazing camera. Happy they kept it at 20 MP and focused on other performance criteria.
Hi Evan. Cheers for the love mate. Yes, I think everyone was a bit worried but they seem to have pulled it off! I'm glad they left it at 20mp as well. It's seriously all you need, especially with the quality of the upscalers these days and the hand held hi res is so good now. Going off your other comment on the housing, did you know the EM1MKIII fits inside as well? you just need to disable the joystick ;)
i appreciate that you admitted they paid you for the review. i checked multiple reviews of om1 and a lot seemed paid, but they dont state it. nice for someone to actually be honest about it
Hi mate, no worries at all. It would be dishonest of me to do any review without disclosing that. These reviews take weeks and weeks to film and put together, and OM SYSTEM know that and want me to be paid for my efforts. I only do it this way on the condition that they have no say in how i present the review or my findings a part from the fact checking so i get the specs and features right which is fine as it's easy to accidentally say the wrong number. Thanks again !
By far the best initial review I've come across! Thanks. Glad to see you really put it through its paces even though you admit you would like to test further. Would love to see some real world pixel peeping going on to test the claimed two stop/one stop low light and dynamic range benefits of the new sensor. Thank you. Will be looking out for any further testing reviewing of this camera by you.
Hi Trevor, Thanks so much mate! I'm unsure if I'll go in depth like that to look at the differences, only because for me, the images are fine how they are in both series of cameras. I didn't really have a problem with not enough dynamic range on the older cameras except for video. From what I've seen though you can pull back more shadow detail on the new one!
@@etchd_ thought the coming up GH6 might go over my budget , I was almost getting a GH5 mark 2 . but all my lens are from Olympus , so Ive been waiting for this announcement for months. i mostly shoot stills ,but im now learning and trying out on videos and some small documentaries with friends🤣 just wanna say thank you for all these tutorials and sharings! hope to see more in the future ! (btw. do you speak Chinese?😆 cause Im not really good at typing in English haha )
@@yiyun911 Ahh the GH6 looks like a really solid option. If the specs are what they say it is, and if the previous models are anything to go by, it will be a far superior video camera. But that's what it is built for too i guess. Great you are learning video, it makes you really stop and think how you are doing everything. Its a good challenge but a tricky one. Im glad you get something out of my work. Im hoping to do less reviews over the year and focus more on tutorials! Ha, no i only speak english sorry! Im actually from Korea too :)
@@etchd_ accessories for Olympus are so hard to find , that sometimes really turn me down haha . that SmallRig doesn't have a cage for it , and for tethering ,the 'Capture One' doesn't support either 😅 any thoughts or recommendations ? is the 'Olympus Capture' good and fast enough for client works ? Ha, im a viewer from Taiwan : )
@@yiyun911 Trust me mate i know haha If you can get a small universal cage it works. But a purpose built is always best. Hmm to be honest i never tether so i am unsure. I will need to have a play around and see! but you should be able to download it now and test on another camera?
@@etchd_ so exciting. I usually lust after old cameras but this might be the only new camera capable of garnering my interest. Thank you for such an exhaustive video! I am going to have to circle back to finish it tomorrow.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras haha honestly! This is such a world above what they previously put out you'd be amazed. The speed is just incredible! Let me know if you've got any questions!
Thanks for the appreciation my friend! It was the most exhaustive video I've ever done haha so tired at the end! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get excitement out of it like I did! Let me know if you have any questions!
Very in-depth. I went from the OMD-EM1 looking for a used camera, perhaps the EM3. But my wife said "If you are going to step up, STEP UP! Buy a new camera", and so I did. I just powered it up yesterday and formatted my cards and then I watched your review. Wow. thanks to you and my wife.
Hi mate, thanks for stopping by! You my friend, are a lucky man to have a wife who says buy the more expensive version ha. Good luck with your shooting :)
I seriously hope olympus are paying you. Without a doubt you're the best olympus guy on here. I love your videos, but more than that you instill a confidence in me about the possibilities that olympus can do. Perhaps I've listened to too many micro 4/3 haters or other guys that haven't got the skill to represent olympus. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your effort. Mike lane for the wildlife and you for everything else.
Hi mate! thanks so much for the kind words, you are too kind! There are plenty of seriously talented creators out there using this system, I guess they just don't get their stuff out there on YT? I tend not to worry about what others are saying in the media or forums, unless they actually direct it to me. I prefer to spend that time and energy creating the stuff I love and hopefully educating everyone else about my process. I actually shoot quite a bit of wildlife, which you can find on my website or IG. It's one of my major passions. A lot of my polar stuff is wildlife centered. It's this damn covid that has stopped me getting out to shoot more of it haha. Thanks again!
Apologies, you do shoot wildlife and very well I might add but you shoot the fancy stuff which I would only ever get to see in a zoo. Mike is in UK and I'm in ireland so I would have access to the same type of wildlife as him. I only discovered you in the last few days while off with covid and although I also follow you on IG under my picture framing business that I just set up I'm also going to follow you as my philipswan account . Again keep up the great work 👏 it really is super
Great, detailed review. Thanks. I’m very excited about the new camera. I would love to see a video on your tips and tricks for getting longer exposures hand held and maximizing the IBIS system, as I do all my shooting handheld.
Hi Sidney, thanks so much for the kind words. Awesome, i thin that is a topic many people want to see so I will create a short one soon :) Hit that bell so you don't miss it!
Hi James, thanks so much for the kind words mate! I hope I can represent the brand well and educate everyone out there on what the cameras can do. There are quite a few other good creators out there though. I guess we all just focus on different aspects of shooting :)
Hi Arefuddin, thank you my friend for the kind words. It sure took awhile to create this review, so I'm glad it resonated with you. I hope it also helped you make an informed decision.
Hi Matt, thanks for all your effort with this review, very informative :) IMHO your sample stills and video are some of the best on YT! Don't be shy to even show more of your stills, and leave them onscreen for a few seconds (you could still talk in the background). I honestly believe it is your sample work displayed long enough that will set your channel apart, because you'll have very few competition re amazing images that speaks for itself, your work is the BEST! :)
Hi there! Thanks so much for the kind words and positive feedback! Honestly, I had hundreds more to put in, but I actually had an issue with my front tooth falling out and not being replaced until Thursday night! Leaving Friday to film and sat and Sunday to edit, upload and get ready 😂 I literally ran out of time. Adding extra photos takes so long bevause I enter the metadata haha. Glad you like my shots! I love seeing people's real work on reviews too, not just their words. Stay tuned for the bts where I'll add all the images!
Mate sorry to hear about the dental challenges, I had to start orthodontics last month to correct my bite, and I'm not a spring chicken anymore.. All the best with everything and the new bub, I know editing can chew up time! Looking fwd to more photos and video :) Keep safe! (PS I think a bot is posting bad/spam links in the comments, if you keep reporting it it may stop eventually)
@@photonspark Thanks mate! not only is it frustrating having to get my teeth redone, but bloody expensive ha. Much appreciated! yeah I saw the spam one down the bottom. Lucky its only one! have a good one mate.
As much as I love hearing your thoughts of the camera and the system as a whole, seeing your photos makes me longing for the outdoors. If there is something that I wished you would do more often, it would be to fill the frame with your work and let them be there for a while longer. Don't get me wrong, you're a handsome guy! But I'd really appreciate if you'd let me rest my eyes on your photos for a while longer ;D Great job!
Haha thanks so much mate! I actually had a few people mention that, so i'll definitely change it up next time. It would actually be much easier for me to do this as well as I wouldnt need to resize everything. I have always loved the clean aesthetic of the white border, but for the next one ill go bigger! I actually had to film and edit this in three days which is a week shorter than normal so there was meant to be far more images in the review. Ill post them all within the BTS though that is coming soon! thanks again mate.
Hi David! thanks so much! Which Nikon camera do you use? Every camera has its place within a toolkit, so I think if the OM-1 ticks all the boxes you need, then go for it :)
haha thanks mate. I think that it would be in the forefront of everyone's mind if they did. Do you think a conservative Japanese company would go for it? ;) ha
Hey legend. Thanks so much! I know right, if you try and do everything you end up ... well like me trying to do everything haha. I wanted desperately to shoot wildlife, but zero time or place to do it.
@@etchd_ Thanks for that, no one called me that before haha :) The first movies that I was watching from you where "How Time Flies" and "Reset" and I just loved it. You have a great gift to drag the audience in to the story and make them feel to be a part if it. This in a very soft way and thats a gift. So, thanks for your work!
Ahh amazing ! you wont be disappointed! I was meant to have the new lens for all these shoots, but it got sent to the wrong person and never made it to me ha. Ill be grabbing one though as the Fluorine coating on them is seriously the best!
Thanks so much Jens. I aim to go in depth and provide people something different. After all, if everyone did basic ones, it would be difficult to learn anything new :)
Hey Matt, a new follower on your channel. I am a wedding photographer based in Las Vegas from the UK. My story on camera journey is opposite to yours. I have always had Olympus Camera as just a hobbyist and when I started doing more weddings, because of low light and weird lights, I wanted full frame so switched to Sony, but this camera sounds amazing. Please post a video after shooting a wedding with OM-1. I asked for a rental at Olympus but no guarantee or date yet. I would love to try. I always found Olympus system so much more fun. Oh by the way, if you’re ever in this part of the world and want to go out to the nature here, let me know. Cheers mate.
Hi Eugene, thanks so much for stopping by! I'm glad you could find something useful in my channel :) I think still for weddings, the Sony might be a better choice, depending on your style and what lenses you have, only because of the low light capabilities! And I guess having that little bit of extra depth could be beneficial in portraiture work. However, this camera would be the perfect destination camera as no matter the weather you could shoot, its lighter to travel with and still get amazing shots. Yes, rental houses might be a good option, but your guess is as good as mine as to when they arrive. Thanks for the kind offer! I would love to get back your way, but with this baby it makes it quite hard!
@@etchd_ Hey thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment. My wedding work is somewhat unique actually. I call my wedding style as landscape wedding photography. I do all kinds of wedding, but my absolute favourites are the outdoor ones. Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Moab, Zion just to name a few national parks in this region. And to tell couple's story, I often get a lot of wide shots, so the depth is not a must in fact, sometimes it's a distraction. And if I want some bokeh and close up shots, I used to love 45mm f1.2 and 75mm f1.8. And a lot of couples book me for hybrid coverage, meaning I am mainly a photographer, but I would also get some video to create highlight videos. As someone needing both cameras for weddings, it's impossible to use gimbal. Although I shoot everything in 60fps, Olympus IBIS is a dream. Oh and because I do video as well, even during the reception, I would have LED lights set up, Rotolight, if you never heard of them check them out, being able to use them as flash in any temperature with zero recycle time is pretty great. Sorry this comment got a little long. Oh and congratulations on the baby, yes as a father of a five-year-old boy, I can definitely relate. Good Luck
This is a fantastic review, thank-you. I was almost going to switch to Canon for eye tracking with portraits, but now I will upgrade my EM1 MkII to the Om-1 and save thousands. thanks
Hi Valerie, glad you got something out of the review! The eye tracking is really great in the camera. It you’ll need to tweak the sensitivity when shooting groups, but that’s the same for most systems. Get out and experiment before any paid gigs 😀
Excellent and comprehensive review Matt. Thanks so much for your work putting this together. I'm sure I will need to see it again to soak up all of the information. I would be interested at some point in a separate video on how you organize your photos and videos on your computer efficiently and effectively. I'm switching to Apple from Windows. My priority is spending more time outdoors and taking pictures of wildlife, landscapes, etc. but could use advice about what works best for you. Congratulations becoming a parent! Andrew
Hi Andrew, I really appreciate the support. It was a monster effort to get this filmed and put together in such a short time. That sounds like a great idea for a video, and one that I'd love to make. My organisation of files has drastically changed over the years as I shoot more commercial projects and the file amounts grow larger and larger every time. I almost always edit off Samsung SSDs though and once the project is done, it is stored on my Drobo 5d3 then also backed up offsite. In terms of organising files, I always ingest my content using Photomechanic which can be intimidating, but once it's set up, you don't have to touch it again except for changing the location and shoot name etc. Then all my files have the metadata and file systems automatically created making things super simple and easy to locate. I hope you can get out and explore more! I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to walk and hike :)
@@etchd_ Hi Matt, thanks for the info and look forward to seeing more. You will love it when your daughter starts walking and talking. It's a wonderful time but you might be carrying her on your shoulders a bit, so all the better you have light camera gear! Best, Andrew
I went through this twice to absorb as much as possible. I hope the final packages I get do come with that little flash you say you never use. I learned a trick from Natgeo legend, Jim Richardson once, when he saw me using it. He asked to try something with my camera and he swiveled the light around to the side to rear where he could hold his hand up to is as a bounce surface and took some portrait shots with low key look that were really nice and warm. I’ve since used it a few times to be able to get some interesting effect, almost like having a warm gel handy, for close up work. You might want to keep it in the bag just in case and test it out sometime. I like how you divided the program into stills then videos. I’m not very practiced with video with these still cameras so I’ll watch it more. I’m old enough I grew up using dedicated video recording cameras like Canon XL series and it’s never been something I was willing to learn how to do with these small cameras. But you show such skill and creative output I hope to learn a bit and try more with them. The learning curve may not be super steep but it seems to be endlessly long. Lol.
Hi Jeffrey. Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking many hours out of your day to watch it twice! That is super interesting to know about that flash. And something that makes total sense. Man, if you could use it off camera, then it would be such a cool little thing to play with, bounce it or diffuse through some material. Yes, for a review this long, I know people would only want to skip to the parts they wanted to watch rather than sit through the whole thing. Video is a steep learning curve , and I myself are still very much learning. I like the challenge though, and every time I create something new, I know where I can improve. Good luck with it all!
Ok you convinced me! For me it will be the first of this historic and new brand. I hope for more in-depth videos especially about its special features. Thank you very much and many greetings from Italy😊
Hi there! you are definitely not wrong haha and to make things worse, I had to film the talking head on friday, and only had two days to edit the whole thing before uploading . It was an absolute nightmare!! But glad people are resonating with it and getting something out of it :)
Thank you very much for your in-depth review of this camera. As you kindly offered, it would be great to have you talk about settings you use on this camera.
Hi Rosanna, thanks for the love! I do plan on doing a best settings video, just finding the time now is tricky with all my jobs I have on atm. Stay tuned though :)
Detailed and well executed review. Felt that you really knew this body and we could trust your your exacting opinion and references...Subscribed and liked. regards
Thanks Phillip. I appreciate the support! After using this camera for so long now, I can safely say it's pivotal to my commercial work. I hope you get as much out of your camera as I do!
Thanks so much for the kind words. Every time i do one of these reviews it seems to get longer and more in depth ha. I always think what i would want to hear and learn about, and that is a gift and a curse :/
Hi Jason, thanks for dropping by. Ha, you could say that. I was part of the release of the new camera. If you've watched any of the release videos you would have seen me in Scotland and on the product page. I just returned for a commercial tourism shoot in Hawaii and the camera was amazing!
Hi Helen! ahhhh then we would need to do more meetings on how to use it ;) You've got a better video camera than this one, so don't worry . It may not be as good at stills but your video specs are top notch!
Thanks for your exhaustive effort in putting this video together. I’m renting an M1iii with the thought that if I like it the OM1 would be an improvement and worth purchasing.
Hi Richard, thank you kindly! I actually was quite exhausted at the end of this haha The Mark III is still an amazing camera! If you have the money and are tossing up which to get, the OM-1 is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Best review on the OM-1 and by quite far, THANKS A LOT and you gained a subscriber ! I am very interested in a video on basic color grading for video. 😁
Hi Manual, thanks so much mate! I had a lot more in there but time got the best of me. I haven't uploaded any of the FHD only 4k into the folder, but can maybe add some. Chris Eyre walkers high speed MTB film has lots of the FHD in it!
Great presentation! Even though the video is long, it didn't feel long, because the information you presented was so relevant. Thank you. Look forward to seeing your videos and photos with the new camera. Subscribed!
Hi there! thanks for the love mate. Yes, such a long one this time, but I'm glad it didnt seem that way. I appreciate the support, and hope I can continue to bring knowledge bombs!
@@etchd_ You are making me want to give m4/3 another try! I was an early m4/3 adopter, still have the original EM1, and a myriad of lenses. But had already moved on to Fuji X and Sony. But now, maybe it's time to go back ...
Great review, I do appreciate the hard work. Plan on upgrading my OM-D 5 MKIII later this year. I'm very stoked about the new 40-150 lens at 381 grams it will be a perfect for all my OM cameras.
Thanks Mark! it's nice to know you got something out of it! You have a great little camera there! I'm actually going to review the new 40-150 using that exact camera :)
There is one issue, in stills, that you have missed in this video! Here it is: Use Live ND mode for Noise Reduction in static images! It works fantastically! You need a tripod and a static subject, but the amount of noise reduction is utterly incredible -- you can even use this mode for VERY high ISO values! Try ISO 102,400 at some insanely high Shutter speeds, and let me know how this works for you! ... You're Welcome. (Please thank Thomas Eisl!) Give it a try. You have _really_ put an incredible amount of information in this video! Job extremely well done!
Sorry for the late reply! Awesome, I had never thought of using it for this purpose. I will definitely need to check it out. Although, I hardly ever use a tripod in my line of work beyond the night shots. But keen to try it for low light shooting! Thanks for stopping by :)
Hi mate, so glad you found it useful! You still have an amazing camera there, but the speed of this new one will blow you away. I love my EM1 MKII, and still use it as my underwater camera :) Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hi Daniel, thanks so much mate. You've got a mighty camera in the mark II and I use it for my underwater work still. All great tools if you use them for their proper purpose!
Yes, its got some great features that's for sure! Hypersmooth is incredible right! Lots of digital stabilisation going on there, so there would be a crazy crop.
ahaha man. No way! R u really made an hour long review? Gosh. :D Will watch it through soon. Lucky you had an in-depth time w the camera. I had only 1.5 days but as I see other Olympus ambassadors and Visionary doesn't get on hands so I feel lucky and extra for the chance to test it out. :)
Yooo hhaha thanks mate. It's actually 2.17 hrs ;) timecode didnt seem to work properly. Yes, I was quite lucky to have a good time with it. Still have two here actually, so going out to shoot more soon i hope. How good is the autofocus!
@@etchd_ haha lucky you. I already had to give it back. Wanna keep it. But wish this specs goes to the M5 or even a future PEN-F series. That will be my dream camera. I am so sticked w the vintage look what the M5/M10 line and Pen has. And yes the AF and the SH2 feature is really great. If you have time check out my review about it I attached a few high speed sequence shoot what is blowed me away.
@@POVPHOTOGUY Ahh not as many guys down here that need one i think ! still got pre productions though. Yes, the Pen series looks great. I've not actually ever used one, but super keen to give it a whirl. Will give yours a watch soon mate! I have a 6 month old now so dont get time to even have a shower haha
@@etchd_ haha sure sure. Family first. :) I've a unique connection w my Pen-F so that is why I'ven't switched yet. And I like the retro look and it has also some unique look of the raw photos u can't tell what they did w the image processing but st is different then the other Olympus models. I guess because of this 2 it has still a value and the 2nd market prices are high for this camera.
A terrific review and v excited , love the idea of the better focus system (let’s hope there is a good part exchange system.) Yes please re extra tips. Having spent so long fine tuning the menu, on M1 Mark 3, I wonder if I will miss the old menu and whether the new one will be as good. Many thx.
Hi Catherine, thanks for the love! Glad you are excited! I can safely say the new menu is much much better. It does take some getting used to as to be expected. But everything is located where it should be and is much quicker now we can use the dials in the right direction! I still want to use it on more shoots before I provide more tips so i can be sure i get them all :)
Yes, I really hope nauticam makes a housing for this camera. I bought a second Em1mkii in case I break mine so it can work with my housing. I would be an expensive upgrade to get a new housing but the rest of my set up would work. I hope covid goes away and I can go diving again.
I have the M10 Mrk3 and looking to upgrade to this but I'm hesitant because I also want to do Video as well. Is your Em1 good with video underwater or should I switch to a different brand?
@@TheFlameMaster321 Sorry, but I have not really used the video abilities of the Em1 mkii so I can't really answer your question. I've taken 99.9% stills. If you are considering a Nauticam housing I would buy the new OM-1 if/when they come out with a housing and port(s). The housing will cost you more than the camera and lens you are planning to use. Also, set aside money for a quality strobe(s) or lights for video. If Olympus (OM systems) makes a housing then it will be about half the price of the nauticam. It will have half the depth rating of the nauticam, but unless you want to get into serious tech diving (below 45m) then that would be a more budget friendly option.
@@evanmcknight2566 I already own a nautical housing and strobes for my m10. I was just wondering about upgrading to a better camera since I want to start shooting video as well.
Underwater filming is something that is definitely better when done with 10-bit or higher footage. Ultimately you want something in RAW because the white balance and loss of red light is so severe. Of course, if you are using strobes this is another story. Still, having that leeway in post is a huge benefit. I would definitely look at the OM-1 for video if that's the route you are going. I just hope they have a housing come out as well. The nauticams are expensive, and quite overkill unless you are deep diving. If you dont need autofocus, then the Blackmagic would be a great bet, but the housing is so expensive!
Great review thank you! I have an em10 mark iii at moment which I really like but want more! Very interested in how much better the auto focus system is and also the low light capabilities! Also looking at R6 and A7iv for the above reasons but a little put off by the increase in lens size as all my photography is done outside and on the move ie sports, wildlife and adventure.
Hi thanks so much! Both of those cameras are really good options, but yes, you need to invest in the lenses. Honestly, coming from your camera you'll fall off your seat at the af speed on any of the cameras!
Great review. Best I’ve seen and I’m looking hard as I am contemplating the pre-order deal. I currently own the M1, M1.2, M1.3, and an M5.3. I hate the EVF in the M5.3 which is also OLED. Can you tell me if the EVF in the OM-1 is better? I assume it is as it’s a much higher density. Also can you tell me if the battery for the M1,3 will work in the OM-1? Thanks for the review, the auto focus and DR issues are a major selling point for me. Though I’m pretty used to the currently menus, for good or ill, and am not looking forward to trying to use both the old and new systems at the same time. I do some times shoot with more than one camera, so that can be a problem. I wish they had a feature where I could build my own menu system (all of it, not just a MY MENU) from scratch. No battery charger .
Hi Larry, I appreciate the kind words. I hope it helped you somewhat. Mate, the EVF in the new camera is world's aove all the other cameras. That is a big selling point of the OM-1. Especially in the EM5 series. There really is not much mroe to say than it is so much better. No, the batteries are new. So, unfortunately, you will need to purchase a whole new set if you plan on going remote! I myself need to pick up extras. It wont take long to get used to the new menu system. I have been swapping between the two quite a bit! Just took a few shoots to get it nailed :)
Fantastic review! I appreciate all the detail and time that you put into it. I look forward to getting this camera in the near future hopefully. It looks like an absolute monster and honestly perfect for what I need.
New subscribers here ! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this review. It was highly informative! I’m currently recovering from surgery on my spine which has thrown a wrench into my photography considerations… basically I need to consider smaller lighter gear at least for the next year. I’m looking at m43 system (years ago I shot em1 mark 1 that I loved but was put off by lack of fast enough glass to close the gap to FF with wide angle environmental portrait subject isolation). Fast forward today and it looks like Olympus now has really fast f1.2 glass such as the 17 1.2 and has improved low light performance. I was considering dual wielding om1 for stills and Gh6 for video. Wondering what your thoughts are on such a combo where I’m seeing the Gh6 as a cheap way to get both another video/stills orientated camera. Out of interest have you shot many weddings with the OM1 yet??? I’d really love to see what you could do with your creative talents there and the OM1.
Hi Tom, thanks mate for the support. And Im glad you got something out of it! I think if you have the money then that combo would be amazing, especially because you could just hot swap the glass between cameras. I haven't had a chance to shoot a wedding with the cameras yet, but it is definitely on the cards. I have too many outdoor commercial jobs coming up first though :)
hi mate, thanks so much. Glad you got something out of it! I've not shot anything like that before with multiple players running around. I'm keen to test out the new firmware that improved the autofocus and see!
Hi mate, thanks for the message. I do mention that in there somewhere in the video section, but short answer is no, it doesn't overheat, at least not in my testing. I ran it straight for 55minutes 4k60 h.265 and there was no issue.
Would love to see something more on the 80MP time-lapse...can one combine the LiveND and the high-res modes together? Thanks for your work on this very comprehensive review.
Hi Jason, ahh perfect. I'll plan out the shots and do something with it. I better buy a new hard drive haha. Unfortunately you cannot combine the two. That would be awesome though right! get that 1/4 sec motion blur during daylight. Be a timelapse weapon.
Will look forward to it (I’m here in Sydney if you need a hand…though about to have a baby ourselves so may be running into similar time constraints as you!)
Excellent and thorough review. I had to smile a bit, though, at your rather brief discussion of the EVF. You mention that you use the LCD screen for almost all your shooting, so the EVF isn't that critical for you. I say, enjoy those Millennial eyes while you can. For this Boomer, a viewfinder is critical, because even with reading glasses, the LCD is just too hard to see. The LCD-based EVFs in my current Olympus cameras are one reason I've kept my Canon DSLR with its optical viewfinder. Sometimes you just want to see what you're shooting clearly and with something approaching realistic dynamic range. So I'm super excited that OM System has finally introduced an OLED EVF.
Hahah thanks mate! Yes, I can see how varying degrees of eye sight might dictate which is used the most ha. For me it's more so I have my peripheral vision free to move. I can sacrifice not seeing as much as I need on the screen in high detail. For things like birds or smaller fast moving animals I definitely use the viewfinder! You'll love this new one. So bright and clear 😁
Thank you. Your video is really great and helpful. Based on it I decided to sell my EMX-1 and EM1M3 because this new one can do the job for both + is better except battery life of the EMX-1. I use regularly the EM1M3.
@@tenzinpeljor That is awesome to hear mate! Yes, it will be hard to beat the EM1x battery life, but you also have a heavier camera. Can always buy the grip! Keen to hear your thoughts once you get it mate!
Thank you for your kind replies. And my heartfelt good wishes for you and your family! I’ll let you know my experiences with the new camera. I guess I will be able by selling the other two cameras to finance fully the new one.
2 stop improvement in high ISO and 1 stop improvement in DR. This makes the OM-1 a very viable landscape kit that I could use and I'm highly considering trying it out. The AF is quite a step up it seems from pervious cameras. Sad to see the Olympus brand being removed in the future. Oh well.
Hi Terry, Having not used the bird tracking on the EM1x a huge amount its hard for me to give you a rock solid answer here. What is the highest iso range you are typically shooting at? I did spend the afternoon shooting with the the OM-1 at dusk while it was raining using the 300mm plus MC-20 converter and the tracking did a decent job. That was through quite a lot of foliage. It would jump a fair bit though. I think all the processing power is under the hood, just with some more firmware they can refine it a little more. Certainly in the automotive tracking scenarios where lots of cars are present. Sorry I couldnt be of more help mate! Might need to reach out to Ben who is the bird guy!
@@terrywbreedlove Ahh I see, well i was shooting some of the bird shots and portrait shots at 6400 and was well within acceptable! You might need to borrow one from a store once they arrive and test it out!
High-res timelapse? Excellent. One of my complaints about the previous models was that so many of the interesting features were mutually exclusive. So the question is... can high-res mode also be combined with focus stacking/bracketing for macro? I've got one on order so I'll find out soon enough!
Thanks so much mate! Yes its great you can now start mixing these features together! The camera processer is super powerful so it makes sense. Unfortunately at this stage you cannot use it for stacking. Unless you did it manually, but that would take quite some time and result in an enormous file size if you stacked like 999 shots hah!
@@etchd_Most of us are happy enough with a few dozen images in a focus stack, but there are some pretty extreme (and very impressive) shots out there from people who take it seriously. I guess they already have the equipment to mechanically and automatically step through a sequence though. Excellent review by the way - it won't influence my decision to buy, as I've already ordered, but I am now a lot happier about my decision to order!
F**k, why do I have such a strong urge to trade in my excellent Nikon Z system to get this? Honestly, if noise performance can get closer to full frame I don’t think I’d be able to resist. AF is looking great, with awesome top end specs in all areas and a solid build while being a lot more compact than full frame. Am I crazy? 😅
Hahaha which Nikon do you shoot with? I guess it really depends on what you are shooting and what you need it all for. If you are hell bent on outdoors and adventure , then i think the OM-1 would be your best bet!
Yes pls, my OM-1 arrived just under a week ago and would love you to push me in the right direction re settings - I seem to have lost some of them. Do you still use back button focus? Many thx for all yr help.
Hi Catherine, sorry for the late reply! Glad the new camera has arrived. How are you finding it? What do you mean about losing the settings? did you change something and now cant figure out what happened? Yep, I still use backbutton focusing, I can't live without it :) If you are still having problems, shoot me an email etchdphotography@outlook.com and ill try help!
Hi there. It's the small rig mini top handle, however it seems they don't sell them anymore which is a shame. Lots of people ask about it. Keep looking on their website as they may come back
Hi Jim, thanks so much for the love mate. I'm glad you got something out of it. TBH, after using the camera on professional shoots, those little features and quirks i mentioned in the review aren't that important. I've found the footage to be really bloody good! Either way it can only get better!
Awesome review Matt! One key thing for me as a wedding hybrid shooter is switching back and forward between photo and video quickly. Is there an option to map the video record button to custom settings (i.e. one of the custom video modes, C1, C2 etc)? I'm currently on GH5's and having to turn the mode dial is not ideal. Cheers!
Hi mate, thanks so much. Yep, the video dial is a totally independent custom settings to the stills so when inside the menu you set that dial up on its own. You do have to turn the dial to video though, but its instant to do that and it will default to whatever you had set it to do in the menu. I do this all the time. You can't however, map the video modes to another C button, although i cant see why you would need to anyway if you have to turn the dial regardless, its just as quick to turn to video dial. Hope that answers your question?
Great video, thanks. QQ: is there a button that lets you switch between faces when using facial tracking? (Eg if there’s two or more people in the frame)
Hi Russel, sorry for the late reply! thanks so much for dropping by. You would need to press on the screen to select the face. I think that would be a brilliant feature though, being able to map to the cross pad and quickly switch with one hand. I will recommend that to OM SYSTEM!
Great review. Can you please confirm that you can't use the touch screen in the menu on the production version of the camera? The OM1 is raising my interest but that is a deal breaker for me coming from Panasonic mft and ff.
Hi Marty, I have no idea about the actual production model but if it's not available on the models i have, then it likely wont be released with that feature. However, firmware could fix this!
Hi mate. ahh well I have to be honest, I've never shot anything like that before, but i reckon if it is well lit and you are happy with boosting the iso to 6400 + and you are using the 2.8 lenses then yes!
@Etchd Photography can you comment on the OLED EVF and the rear LCD display if you are wearing polarized sunglasses? This was always a problem with previous OM-D cameras.
@@etchd_ THIS is going to make a lot of people very, very happy! It’s the answer I expected, now that they’re using a different technology and completely different panels. I anticipated improvement with the EVF, but I’m surprised that it’s also not an issue with the rear LCD!!
Hi Steven, thanks for the love! That my friend, is an excellent question. Unfortunately, not because once you edit the video settings inside the menu, that only changes the default for the actual video dial option, which, in itself, is like a custom C button. So, if you make changes to the default video mode within say the P, or A mode then those will change, but not anything that is related to the dedicated video dial mode. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this great review! I wanted to ask you one thing about AF: have you had a chance to test how accurate the continuous AF is with eye and face recognition using very shallow DOF (like the 45mm f/1.2, 25 f/1.2)?
Hi mate! Thanks so much for the love. Yep I actually used the 45mm in the portrait shoot too and it worked an absolute dream. There's no difference in speed on those pro primes. It's what I'm most excited about 😁 they've always focused far quicker than the zooms and I was always happy with zoom speed af
Resolution is more than adequate so far. It's still glossy, so in bright sunlight you will always be battling reflections, but I have my exposure warnings set so i see red and blue no matter what the light :)
Hey Olympus / OM people! I hope you are excited about the new camera release! I've spent the past month working with the camera and creating a super in-depth review and feature walkthrough on the stills and video capabilities. It's long but timestamped, so you can check out the parts that interest you the most. Let me know if you've got any questions!
Yes had a little play with one of the three in the UK on Saturday, Different feel clearly and will take some getting used to but it feels Olympian. Sturdier and less clunky switches and things closer to the thumb!
Good video. The time stamps over 1 hour start with a 2.
@@marcel9568 thanks mate. Unfortunately it doesn't work. It's a common problem that seems to appear at random
Yo Etched / After reviewing 8 or 10 other reviews of this camera, yours is THE ONLY ONE that covers everything intelligently, usefully and critically, with lots of great detail shots of camera and menu functions. Time stamping is extra-helpful for later reference.
Bloody awesome, mate!
Hi Leonard, thanks so much for the kind words mate. It really does mean a lot after putting so much effort into it. I often wonder if the extra effort is worth it, but when people actually learn and benefit from some little piece, then it makes me happy. Thanks for sticking around for so long on the mammoth vid ha
@@etchd_ You're most welcome. Indeed, I have pre-ordered the OM-1 with the "kit" lens (12-40 f/2.8) in hopes that it will succeed where the previous camera did not: the viewfinder experience. Unfairly, I am comparing it to my Sigma fp with the 2.5x mag + exceedingly bright LVF finder, but even shooting with the Nikon Z7 II and less bright 24-70mm f/4 Lens was a surprising joy compared to the Olympus Mk III. Shooting with a touch screen will offer me a whole world as well, though I haven't really missed it with the Sigma since I focus & recompose and tend to shoot land- and cityscapes.
@@etchd_ I know we live in a world where everyone wants quick cuts and short videos. But in THIS case, we’re talking about a camera that we’ve been waiting for since at least 2018! So we’re GOOD with listening for over an hour when the info and creative content are actually providing meaningful help and education about a product that brings new things to the table. Very, very good job. I keep rewinding to catch some extra little detail. While sharing this comment, I realized that I haven’t actually finished the video just yet!! 😂 Thanks for putting so much detail and so much of yourself into it. Very enjoyable and helpful.
Thanks for the review. I really like my Em1 Mkii. I’ve never felt the need to upgrade until now. I was a bit worried about the transition to OM systems, but feel a lot more confident now. This looks like an amazing camera. Happy they kept it at 20 MP and focused on other performance criteria.
Hi Evan. Cheers for the love mate. Yes, I think everyone was a bit worried but they seem to have pulled it off! I'm glad they left it at 20mp as well. It's seriously all you need, especially with the quality of the upscalers these days and the hand held hi res is so good now. Going off your other comment on the housing, did you know the EM1MKIII fits inside as well? you just need to disable the joystick ;)
i appreciate that you admitted they paid you for the review. i checked multiple reviews of om1 and a lot seemed paid, but they dont state it. nice for someone to actually be honest about it
Hi mate, no worries at all. It would be dishonest of me to do any review without disclosing that. These reviews take weeks and weeks to film and put together, and OM SYSTEM know that and want me to be paid for my efforts. I only do it this way on the condition that they have no say in how i present the review or my findings a part from the fact checking so i get the specs and features right which is fine as it's easy to accidentally say the wrong number. Thanks again !
By far the best initial review I've come across! Thanks. Glad to see you really put it through its paces even though you admit you would like to test further. Would love to see some real world pixel peeping going on to test the claimed two stop/one stop low light and dynamic range benefits of the new sensor. Thank you. Will be looking out for any further testing reviewing of this camera by you.
Hi Trevor,
Thanks so much mate! I'm unsure if I'll go in depth like that to look at the differences, only because for me, the images are fine how they are in both series of cameras. I didn't really have a problem with not enough dynamic range on the older cameras except for video. From what I've seen though you can pull back more shadow detail on the new one!
after this Im feeling proud to say Im a Olympus/OM people 😆 Im now using an Em10mark3 , it’s time to upgrade !!
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love! I think you will be blown away at that kind of upgrade ! shoot me any questions you might have!
@@etchd_ thought the coming up GH6 might go over my budget , I was almost getting a GH5 mark 2 .
but all my lens are from Olympus , so Ive been waiting for this announcement for months.
i mostly shoot stills ,but im now learning and trying out on videos and some small documentaries with friends🤣
just wanna say thank you for all these tutorials and sharings! hope to see more in the future !
(btw. do you speak Chinese?😆 cause Im not really good at typing in English haha )
@@yiyun911 Ahh the GH6 looks like a really solid option. If the specs are what they say it is, and if the previous models are anything to go by, it will be a far superior video camera. But that's what it is built for too i guess.
Great you are learning video, it makes you really stop and think how you are doing everything. Its a good challenge but a tricky one.
Im glad you get something out of my work. Im hoping to do less reviews over the year and focus more on tutorials!
Ha, no i only speak english sorry! Im actually from Korea too :)
@@etchd_ accessories for Olympus are so hard to find , that sometimes really turn me down haha .
that SmallRig doesn't have a cage for it , and for tethering ,the 'Capture One' doesn't support either 😅 any thoughts or recommendations ?
is the 'Olympus Capture' good and fast enough for client works ?
Ha, im a viewer from Taiwan : )
@@yiyun911 Trust me mate i know haha If you can get a small universal cage it works. But a purpose built is always best. Hmm to be honest i never tether so i am unsure. I will need to have a play around and see! but you should be able to download it now and test on another camera?
Wow wasn't expecting this yet! Made my night!
Nice suprise I hope :) let me know what you think!
@@etchd_ so exciting. I usually lust after old cameras but this might be the only new camera capable of garnering my interest. Thank you for such an exhaustive video! I am going to have to circle back to finish it tomorrow.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras haha honestly! This is such a world above what they previously put out you'd be amazed. The speed is just incredible! Let me know if you've got any questions!
After all the smack talk I did lol I'm actually having to eat my words. This camera really is something else!
@@AlpacoFilms 😂
Mammoth effort Matt. Wow, what a camera. They’ve added so many quality of life upgrades. I’ve preordered mine and will be selling my e-m1x
Thanks for the appreciation my friend! It was the most exhaustive video I've ever done haha so tired at the end! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get excitement out of it like I did! Let me know if you have any questions!
Very in-depth. I went from the OMD-EM1 looking for a used camera, perhaps the EM3. But my wife said "If you are going to step up, STEP UP! Buy a new camera", and so I did. I just powered it up yesterday and formatted my cards and then I watched your review. Wow. thanks to you and my wife.
Hi mate, thanks for stopping by! You my friend, are a lucky man to have a wife who says buy the more expensive version ha. Good luck with your shooting :)
I seriously hope olympus are paying you. Without a doubt you're the best olympus guy on here. I love your videos, but more than that you instill a confidence in me about the possibilities that olympus can do. Perhaps I've listened to too many micro 4/3 haters or other guys that haven't got the skill to represent olympus. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your effort. Mike lane for the wildlife and you for everything else.
Hi mate! thanks so much for the kind words, you are too kind! There are plenty of seriously talented creators out there using this system, I guess they just don't get their stuff out there on YT? I tend not to worry about what others are saying in the media or forums, unless they actually direct it to me. I prefer to spend that time and energy creating the stuff I love and hopefully educating everyone else about my process. I actually shoot quite a bit of wildlife, which you can find on my website or IG. It's one of my major passions. A lot of my polar stuff is wildlife centered. It's this damn covid that has stopped me getting out to shoot more of it haha. Thanks again!
Apologies, you do shoot wildlife and very well I might add but you shoot the fancy stuff which I would only ever get to see in a zoo. Mike is in UK and I'm in ireland so I would have access to the same type of wildlife as him. I only discovered you in the last few days while off with covid and although I also follow you on IG under my picture framing business that I just set up I'm also going to follow you as my philipswan account . Again keep up the great work 👏 it really is super
Great, detailed review. Thanks. I’m very excited about the new camera. I would love to see a video on your tips and tricks for getting longer exposures hand held and maximizing the IBIS system, as I do all my shooting handheld.
Hi Sidney, thanks so much for the kind words. Awesome, i thin that is a topic many people want to see so I will create a short one soon :) Hit that bell so you don't miss it!
Thanks Matt. I think you've got a great opportunity to be the 'go to' youtube guy for OM Systems! Keen to see all the other videos you mentioned .
Hi James, thanks so much for the kind words mate! I hope I can represent the brand well and educate everyone out there on what the cameras can do. There are quite a few other good creators out there though. I guess we all just focus on different aspects of shooting :)
Thank you very much for the most comprehensive and informative video describing the new OM-1 so far. I really loved it.
Hi Arefuddin, thank you my friend for the kind words. It sure took awhile to create this review, so I'm glad it resonated with you. I hope it also helped you make an informed decision.
Hi Matt, thanks for all your effort with this review, very informative :) IMHO your sample stills and video are some of the best on YT! Don't be shy to even show more of your stills, and leave them onscreen for a few seconds (you could still talk in the background). I honestly believe it is your sample work displayed long enough that will set your channel apart, because you'll have very few competition re amazing images that speaks for itself, your work is the BEST! :)
Hi there! Thanks so much for the kind words and positive feedback! Honestly, I had hundreds more to put in, but I actually had an issue with my front tooth falling out and not being replaced until Thursday night! Leaving Friday to film and sat and Sunday to edit, upload and get ready 😂 I literally ran out of time. Adding extra photos takes so long bevause I enter the metadata haha. Glad you like my shots! I love seeing people's real work on reviews too, not just their words. Stay tuned for the bts where I'll add all the images!
Mate sorry to hear about the dental challenges, I had to start orthodontics last month to correct my bite, and I'm not a spring chicken anymore.. All the best with everything and the new bub, I know editing can chew up time! Looking fwd to more photos and video :) Keep safe! (PS I think a bot is posting bad/spam links in the comments, if you keep reporting it it may stop eventually)
@@photonspark Thanks mate! not only is it frustrating having to get my teeth redone, but bloody expensive ha. Much appreciated! yeah I saw the spam one down the bottom. Lucky its only one! have a good one mate.
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As much as I love hearing your thoughts of the camera and the system as a whole, seeing your photos makes me longing for the outdoors. If there is something that I wished you would do more often, it would be to fill the frame with your work and let them be there for a while longer. Don't get me wrong, you're a handsome guy! But I'd really appreciate if you'd let me rest my eyes on your photos for a while longer ;D
Great job!
Haha thanks so much mate! I actually had a few people mention that, so i'll definitely change it up next time. It would actually be much easier for me to do this as well as I wouldnt need to resize everything. I have always loved the clean aesthetic of the white border, but for the next one ill go bigger! I actually had to film and edit this in three days which is a week shorter than normal so there was meant to be far more images in the review. Ill post them all within the BTS though that is coming soon! thanks again mate.
YES! i would love to see a video with your set-up, especially for birdwatching....
Hi Susan, thanks so much! Do you mean camera settings? I don't actually shoot birds, but it's something Im more and more interested in doing it now :)
One word, WOW!!! Many thanks for doing this video Matt....Cheers
Ahh means a lot mate! thanks for the love. Im glad it helped!
Killer intro, bro. Thanks for the video, the camera looks awesome!
This is a fantastic review. I’m a Nikon Z shooter but this camera could sway me back into the OM system. Very well done sir.
Hi David! thanks so much! Which Nikon camera do you use? Every camera has its place within a toolkit, so I think if the OM-1 ticks all the boxes you need, then go for it :)
"Get shit done." Now that should be OM System's tagline!
haha thanks mate. I think that it would be in the forefront of everyone's mind if they did. Do you think a conservative Japanese company would go for it? ;) ha
Great review Matt! I could not do all the video testing with the OM-1. The wildlife photos took some time ;) Cool thanks for that.
Hey legend. Thanks so much! I know right, if you try and do everything you end up ... well like me trying to do everything haha. I wanted desperately to shoot wildlife, but zero time or place to do it.
@@etchd_ Thanks for that, no one called me that before haha :) The first movies that I was watching from you where "How Time Flies" and "Reset" and I just loved it. You have a great gift to drag the audience in to the story and make them feel to be a part if it. This in a very soft way and thats a gift. So, thanks for your work!
Great video! Amazing Camera! I just preordered it with the new 12-40mm f2.8 ii
Ahh amazing ! you wont be disappointed! I was meant to have the new lens for all these shoots, but it got sent to the wrong person and never made it to me ha. Ill be grabbing one though as the Fluorine coating on them is seriously the best!
One of the best and most in-dept reviews I saw on cameras on RUclips in a long time! Thanks!
Thanks so much Jens. I aim to go in depth and provide people something different. After all, if everyone did basic ones, it would be difficult to learn anything new :)
Hey Matt, a new follower on your channel. I am a wedding photographer based in Las Vegas from the UK. My story on camera journey is opposite to yours. I have always had Olympus Camera as just a hobbyist and when I started doing more weddings, because of low light and weird lights, I wanted full frame so switched to Sony, but this camera sounds amazing. Please post a video after shooting a wedding with OM-1. I asked for a rental at Olympus but no guarantee or date yet. I would love to try. I always found Olympus system so much more fun. Oh by the way, if you’re ever in this part of the world and want to go out to the nature here, let me know. Cheers mate.
Hi Eugene, thanks so much for stopping by! I'm glad you could find something useful in my channel :) I think still for weddings, the Sony might be a better choice, depending on your style and what lenses you have, only because of the low light capabilities! And I guess having that little bit of extra depth could be beneficial in portraiture work. However, this camera would be the perfect destination camera as no matter the weather you could shoot, its lighter to travel with and still get amazing shots. Yes, rental houses might be a good option, but your guess is as good as mine as to when they arrive. Thanks for the kind offer! I would love to get back your way, but with this baby it makes it quite hard!
@@etchd_ Hey thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment. My wedding work is somewhat unique actually. I call my wedding style as landscape wedding photography. I do all kinds of wedding, but my absolute favourites are the outdoor ones. Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Moab, Zion just to name a few national parks in this region. And to tell couple's story, I often get a lot of wide shots, so the depth is not a must in fact, sometimes it's a distraction. And if I want some bokeh and close up shots, I used to love 45mm f1.2 and 75mm f1.8. And a lot of couples book me for hybrid coverage, meaning I am mainly a photographer, but I would also get some video to create highlight videos. As someone needing both cameras for weddings, it's impossible to use gimbal. Although I shoot everything in 60fps, Olympus IBIS is a dream. Oh and because I do video as well, even during the reception, I would have LED lights set up, Rotolight, if you never heard of them check them out, being able to use them as flash in any temperature with zero recycle time is pretty great. Sorry this comment got a little long. Oh and congratulations on the baby, yes as a father of a five-year-old boy, I can definitely relate. Good Luck
This is a fantastic review, thank-you. I was almost going to switch to Canon for eye tracking with portraits, but now I will upgrade my EM1 MkII to the Om-1 and save thousands. thanks
Hi Valerie, glad you got something out of the review! The eye tracking is really great in the camera. It you’ll need to tweak the sensitivity when shooting groups, but that’s the same for most systems. Get out and experiment before any paid gigs 😀
Excellent and comprehensive review Matt. Thanks so much for your work putting this together. I'm sure I will need to see it again to soak up all of the information. I would be interested at some point in a separate video on how you organize your photos and videos on your computer efficiently and effectively. I'm switching to Apple from Windows. My priority is spending more time outdoors and taking pictures of wildlife, landscapes, etc. but could use advice about what works best for you. Congratulations becoming a parent! Andrew
Hi Andrew, I really appreciate the support. It was a monster effort to get this filmed and put together in such a short time.
That sounds like a great idea for a video, and one that I'd love to make. My organisation of files has drastically changed over the years as I shoot more commercial projects and the file amounts grow larger and larger every time. I almost always edit off Samsung SSDs though and once the project is done, it is stored on my Drobo 5d3 then also backed up offsite. In terms of organising files, I always ingest my content using Photomechanic which can be intimidating, but once it's set up, you don't have to touch it again except for changing the location and shoot name etc. Then all my files have the metadata and file systems automatically created making things super simple and easy to locate. I hope you can get out and explore more! I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to walk and hike :)
@@etchd_ Hi Matt, thanks for the info and look forward to seeing more. You will love it when your daughter starts walking and talking. It's a wonderful time but you might be carrying her on your shoulders a bit, so all the better you have light camera gear! Best, Andrew
I went through this twice to absorb as much as possible. I hope the final packages I get do come with that little flash you say you never use. I learned a trick from Natgeo legend, Jim Richardson once, when he saw me using it. He asked to try something with my camera and he swiveled the light around to the side to rear where he could hold his hand up to is as a bounce surface and took some portrait shots with low key look that were really nice and warm. I’ve since used it a few times to be able to get some interesting effect, almost like having a warm gel handy, for close up work. You might want to keep it in the bag just in case and test it out sometime. I like how you divided the program into stills then videos. I’m not very practiced with video with these still cameras so I’ll watch it more. I’m old enough I grew up using dedicated video recording cameras like Canon XL series and it’s never been something I was willing to learn how to do with these small cameras. But you show such skill and creative output I hope to learn a bit and try more with them. The learning curve may not be super steep but it seems to be endlessly long. Lol.
Hi Jeffrey. Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking many hours out of your day to watch it twice! That is super interesting to know about that flash. And something that makes total sense. Man, if you could use it off camera, then it would be such a cool little thing to play with, bounce it or diffuse through some material. Yes, for a review this long, I know people would only want to skip to the parts they wanted to watch rather than sit through the whole thing. Video is a steep learning curve , and I myself are still very much learning. I like the challenge though, and every time I create something new, I know where I can improve. Good luck with it all!
Ok you convinced me! For me it will be the first of this historic and new brand. I hope for more in-depth videos especially about its special features. Thank you very much and many greetings from Italy😊
Hi Paolo, ahh that is awsome mate! What do you shoot with at the moment?
@@etchd_ Nikon D5300 first version, Panasonic Lumix Fz300 😊
this video must have taken forever to make!! really appreciate the time and effort!
Hi there! you are definitely not wrong haha and to make things worse, I had to film the talking head on friday, and only had two days to edit the whole thing before uploading . It was an absolute nightmare!! But glad people are resonating with it and getting something out of it :)
Thank you very much for your in-depth review of this camera. As you kindly offered, it would be great to have you talk about settings you use on this camera.
Hi Rosanna, thanks for the love! I do plan on doing a best settings video, just finding the time now is tricky with all my jobs I have on atm. Stay tuned though :)
Detailed and well executed review. Felt that you really knew this body and we could trust your your exacting opinion and references...Subscribed and liked. regards
Thanks Phillip. I appreciate the support! After using this camera for so long now, I can safely say it's pivotal to my commercial work. I hope you get as much out of your camera as I do!
A superb product review. Many thanks for producing and kindly sharing valuable knowledge - views and opinions🙏
Glad you got something good out of it mate :)
Best wishes and I hope theres more to come. 🙏
Excellent overview. Love the clarity and completeness....
Thanks so much for the kind words. Every time i do one of these reviews it seems to get longer and more in depth ha. I always think what i would want to hear and learn about, and that is a gift and a curse :/
Wow crazy 1hour 17 mins review. Should watch in a movie theatre. Need to save to continue next time…
haha its longer than that actually. Over 2 hours but YT says 1:17 for some reason ha
Have you got your hands on the new OM1 mk ii? I would love to see an updated video with your thoughts. Your overview was excellent.
Hi Jason, thanks for dropping by. Ha, you could say that. I was part of the release of the new camera. If you've watched any of the release videos you would have seen me in Scotland and on the product page.
I just returned for a commercial tourism shoot in Hawaii and the camera was amazing!
Great review, Matt.I am a Sony shooter but this camera is enticing for outdoor shooting! Your images were awesome. Thank you.
Hi Helen! ahhhh then we would need to do more meetings on how to use it ;) You've got a better video camera than this one, so don't worry . It may not be as good at stills but your video specs are top notch!
Great review! I'll be buying the OM-1 soon!
Hi Brian, thanks so much. Great to hear . I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it!
Thanks for your exhaustive effort in putting this video together. I’m renting an M1iii with the thought that if I like it the OM1 would be an improvement and worth purchasing.
Hi Richard, thank you kindly! I actually was quite exhausted at the end of this haha The Mark III is still an amazing camera! If you have the money and are tossing up which to get, the OM-1 is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
This is the best review so far! Thanks
Appreciate the love my friend :)
Yes favourite setting video would be great.
Hi Jonathan, awesome will do :)
Best review on the OM-1 and by quite far, THANKS A LOT and you gained a subscriber !
I am very interested in a video on basic color grading for video. 😁
Ahh thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad my hard work has paid off and helped you out. Ok awesome, I will definitely do one of those soon!
One of the best reviews for video creators. Please share some clips on FHD
Hi Manual, thanks so much mate! I had a lot more in there but time got the best of me. I haven't uploaded any of the FHD only 4k into the folder, but can maybe add some. Chris Eyre walkers high speed MTB film has lots of the FHD in it!
@@etchd_ ok no problem. Did you feel some improvement on fhd or is still over sharpened and without detail like in the previous versions?
Excellent review! Very comprehensive.
Hi mate, thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad you found it useful!
Great presentation! Even though the video is long, it didn't feel long, because the information you presented was so relevant. Thank you. Look forward to seeing your videos and photos with the new camera. Subscribed!
Hi there! thanks for the love mate. Yes, such a long one this time, but I'm glad it didnt seem that way. I appreciate the support, and hope I can continue to bring knowledge bombs!
@@etchd_ You are making me want to give m4/3 another try! I was an early m4/3 adopter, still have the original EM1, and a myriad of lenses. But had already moved on to Fuji X and Sony. But now, maybe it's time to go back ...
Great review, I do appreciate the hard work. Plan on upgrading my OM-D 5 MKIII later this year. I'm very stoked about the new 40-150 lens at 381 grams it will be a perfect for all my OM cameras.
Thanks Mark! it's nice to know you got something out of it! You have a great little camera there! I'm actually going to review the new 40-150 using that exact camera :)
I am shooting with the nikon z7ii but I may move to Olympus because of all the useful features on this camera.
Thanks for the excellent review
Hi Larry, great to hear you are making the move. The z series is great, so I'm happy the OM-1 has features that could sway you!
There is one issue, in stills, that you have missed in this video! Here it is: Use Live ND mode for Noise Reduction in static images! It works fantastically! You need a tripod and a static subject, but the amount of noise reduction is utterly incredible -- you can even use this mode for VERY high ISO values! Try ISO 102,400 at some insanely high Shutter speeds, and let me know how this works for you! ... You're Welcome. (Please thank Thomas Eisl!)
Give it a try.
You have _really_ put an incredible amount of information in this video! Job extremely well done!
Sorry for the late reply! Awesome, I had never thought of using it for this purpose. I will definitely need to check it out. Although, I hardly ever use a tripod in my line of work beyond the night shots. But keen to try it for low light shooting!
Thanks for stopping by :)
Really wow camera 📸. Simply awesome
Thanks mate! it certainly upped what previous cameras could do! Will it make you a better photographer, only you can decide!
really awesome camera, just ordered mine ;)
Very good to hear! You should check out my video i just uploaded tonight as it shows all the work i shot using the camera :)
Amazing. Thank you. Your accompanying videos were great also. Captivating.
Hi Stevie, sorry for the late reply! thanks so much for the support. I hope it helped you make an informed decision.
Would love to see these new menus as a firmware update for previous cameras
Hi Aaron, yes, that would be awesome! I too would love that, although I really doubt it will happen :/
Hi
Convinced me to upgrade from em1 mk11 👌
Hi mate, so glad you found it useful! You still have an amazing camera there, but the speed of this new one will blow you away. I love my EM1 MKII, and still use it as my underwater camera :) Let me know if you have any other questions!
Great great explanation! Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend!
This is one hefty review Matt!! Honestly makes me want one for all future adventures 🙈
Hey you ;) One hefty review, made sweeter by your lovely visual presence haha thanks so much :) Let's go shoot soon!
I’d LOVE a clip to download! Would love video and some photos in day light and low light if at all possible? Seriously thank you for doing this!
Thanks mate! yep this weekend i am going to uplaod some stuff for people to try out. Did you email me?
Very good review. Im still shooting mi markii , but it's good to know micro43 will continue. It's a fantastic system for a lot if people.
Hi Daniel, thanks so much mate. You've got a mighty camera in the mark II and I use it for my underwater work still. All great tools if you use them for their proper purpose!
Best overview yet!
Hi Steve, thanks for the support mate :)
Brilliant review! Thanks!
Thanks so much Paul!
Quite amazing........Best camera for me...!!
I think that it can help elevate any photographer now if they choose to push what is possible using the speed and features!
Great camera and looking forward in trying it out. I do wish it had something like hyper smooth I.S. like you see in gopro!
Yes, its got some great features that's for sure! Hypersmooth is incredible right! Lots of digital stabilisation going on there, so there would be a crazy crop.
Awesome review. Thanks mate!
Ahh thankyou for the kind words! I hope you got something useful out of it!
ahaha man. No way! R u really made an hour long review? Gosh. :D
Will watch it through soon. Lucky you had an in-depth time w the camera. I had only 1.5 days but as I see other Olympus ambassadors and Visionary doesn't get on hands so I feel lucky and extra for the chance to test it out. :)
Yooo hhaha thanks mate. It's actually 2.17 hrs ;) timecode didnt seem to work properly. Yes, I was quite lucky to have a good time with it. Still have two here actually, so going out to shoot more soon i hope. How good is the autofocus!
@@etchd_ haha lucky you. I already had to give it back. Wanna keep it. But wish this specs goes to the M5 or even a future PEN-F series. That will be my dream camera. I am so sticked w the vintage look what the M5/M10 line and Pen has.
And yes the AF and the SH2 feature is really great. If you have time check out my review about it I attached a few high speed sequence shoot what is blowed me away.
@@POVPHOTOGUY Ahh not as many guys down here that need one i think ! still got pre productions though. Yes, the Pen series looks great. I've not actually ever used one, but super keen to give it a whirl. Will give yours a watch soon mate! I have a 6 month old now so dont get time to even have a shower haha
@@etchd_ haha sure sure. Family first. :)
I've a unique connection w my Pen-F so that is why I'ven't switched yet. And I like the retro look and it has also some unique look of the raw photos u can't tell what they did w the image processing but st is different then the other Olympus models. I guess because of this 2 it has still a value and the 2nd market prices are high for this camera.
A terrific review and v excited , love the idea of the better focus system (let’s hope there is a good part exchange system.) Yes please re extra tips. Having spent so long fine tuning the menu, on M1 Mark 3, I wonder if I will miss the old menu and whether the new one will be as good. Many thx.
Hi Catherine, thanks for the love! Glad you are excited! I can safely say the new menu is much much better. It does take some getting used to as to be expected. But everything is located where it should be and is much quicker now we can use the dials in the right direction! I still want to use it on more shoots before I provide more tips so i can be sure i get them all :)
Yes, I really hope nauticam makes a housing for this camera. I bought a second Em1mkii in case I break mine so it can work with my housing. I would be an expensive upgrade to get a new housing but the rest of my set up would work. I hope covid goes away and I can go diving again.
I have the M10 Mrk3 and looking to upgrade to this but I'm hesitant because I also want to do Video as well. Is your Em1 good with video underwater or should I switch to a different brand?
@@TheFlameMaster321 Sorry, but I have not really used the video abilities of the Em1 mkii so I can't really answer your question. I've taken 99.9% stills. If you are considering a Nauticam housing I would buy the new OM-1 if/when they come out with a housing and port(s). The housing will cost you more than the camera and lens you are planning to use. Also, set aside money for a quality strobe(s) or lights for video. If Olympus (OM systems) makes a housing then it will be about half the price of the nauticam. It will have half the depth rating of the nauticam, but unless you want to get into serious tech diving (below 45m) then that would be a more budget friendly option.
@@evanmcknight2566 I already own a nautical housing and strobes for my m10. I was just wondering about upgrading to a better camera since I want to start shooting video as well.
@@TheFlameMaster321 I see. I'm really not sure about the video side of things.
Underwater filming is something that is definitely better when done with 10-bit or higher footage. Ultimately you want something in RAW because the white balance and loss of red light is so severe. Of course, if you are using strobes this is another story. Still, having that leeway in post is a huge benefit. I would definitely look at the OM-1 for video if that's the route you are going. I just hope they have a housing come out as well. The nauticams are expensive, and quite overkill unless you are deep diving. If you dont need autofocus, then the Blackmagic would be a great bet, but the housing is so expensive!
Definitely interested in the Timelapse video.
Hi Grant, awesome mate. I will start drafting up a shot list for it!
Thank you.
Thanks so much mate! sorry for the late reply!
Great review thank you! I have an em10 mark iii at moment which I really like but want more!
Very interested in how much better the auto focus system is and also the low light capabilities!
Also looking at R6 and A7iv for the above reasons but a little put off by the increase in lens size as all my photography is done outside and on the move ie sports, wildlife and adventure.
Hi thanks so much!
Both of those cameras are really good options, but yes, you need to invest in the lenses. Honestly, coming from your camera you'll fall off your seat at the af speed on any of the cameras!
Slick intro.
Thanks so much mate! :)
I'm at 13:16 into the video, if you already answered my question in the video, please ignore previous question.
Thanks great review. The ergonomics in video seem to be a bit lack lustre.
Hi Mark, thanks so much. What part do you mean sorry? as in of the camera and the way I displayed it?
Great review. Best I’ve seen and I’m looking hard as I am contemplating the pre-order deal. I currently own the M1, M1.2, M1.3, and an M5.3. I hate the EVF in the M5.3 which is also OLED. Can you tell me if the EVF in the OM-1 is better? I assume it is as it’s a much higher density.
Also can you tell me if the battery for the M1,3 will work in the OM-1?
Thanks for the review, the auto focus and DR issues are a major selling point for me. Though I’m pretty used to the currently menus, for good or ill, and am not looking forward to trying to use both the old and new systems at the same time. I do some times shoot with more than one camera, so that can be a problem. I wish they had a feature where I could build my own menu system (all of it, not just a MY MENU) from scratch.
No battery charger .
Hi Larry, I appreciate the kind words. I hope it helped you somewhat. Mate, the EVF in the new camera is world's aove all the other cameras. That is a big selling point of the OM-1. Especially in the EM5 series. There really is not much mroe to say than it is so much better.
No, the batteries are new. So, unfortunately, you will need to purchase a whole new set if you plan on going remote! I myself need to pick up extras. It wont take long to get used to the new menu system. I have been swapping between the two quite a bit! Just took a few shoots to get it nailed :)
Fantastic review! I appreciate all the detail and time that you put into it. I look forward to getting this camera in the near future hopefully. It looks like an absolute monster and honestly perfect for what I need.
Hi there! Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏. I'm keen to hear your thoughts when you get it!
New subscribers here ! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this review. It was highly informative!
I’m currently recovering from surgery on my spine which has thrown a wrench into my photography considerations… basically I need to consider smaller lighter gear at least for the next year.
I’m looking at m43 system (years ago I shot em1 mark 1 that I loved but was put off by lack of fast enough glass to close the gap to FF with wide angle environmental portrait subject isolation). Fast forward today and it looks like Olympus now has really fast f1.2 glass such as the 17 1.2 and has improved low light performance.
I was considering dual wielding om1 for stills and Gh6 for video. Wondering what your thoughts are on such a combo where I’m seeing the Gh6 as a cheap way to get both another video/stills orientated camera. Out of interest have you shot many weddings with the OM1 yet??? I’d really love to see what you could do with your creative talents there and the OM1.
Hi Tom, thanks mate for the support. And Im glad you got something out of it! I think if you have the money then that combo would be amazing, especially because you could just hot swap the glass between cameras. I haven't had a chance to shoot a wedding with the cameras yet, but it is definitely on the cards. I have too many outdoor commercial jobs coming up first though :)
Excellent presentation
Thanks Tom, I'm glad you got something out of it :)
Brilliant presentation, thank you. I would love to see the OM1 used for team sports action, such as rugby.
hi mate, thanks so much. Glad you got something out of it! I've not shot anything like that before with multiple players running around. I'm keen to test out the new firmware that improved the autofocus and see!
@@etchd_ Thank you. I look forward to seeing how you get on with team sports, though with some luck, I may have my own OM1 by then :)
@@ponymoore6140 Fingers crossed mate! Good luck with it!
Amazing as always.
Ahh you are too kind! thanks so much.
I haven't read all the other comments, does the OM 1 overheat when recording video?
Your video is fantastic, keep up the good work. Very professional.
Hi mate, thanks for the message. I do mention that in there somewhere in the video section, but short answer is no, it doesn't overheat, at least not in my testing. I ran it straight for 55minutes 4k60 h.265 and there was no issue.
Would love to see something more on the 80MP time-lapse...can one combine the LiveND and the high-res modes together? Thanks for your work on this very comprehensive review.
Hi Jason, ahh perfect. I'll plan out the shots and do something with it. I better buy a new hard drive haha. Unfortunately you cannot combine the two. That would be awesome though right! get that 1/4 sec motion blur during daylight. Be a timelapse weapon.
Will look forward to it (I’m here in Sydney if you need a hand…though about to have a baby ourselves so may be running into similar time constraints as you!)
Excellent and thorough review. I had to smile a bit, though, at your rather brief discussion of the EVF. You mention that you use the LCD screen for almost all your shooting, so the EVF isn't that critical for you. I say, enjoy those Millennial eyes while you can. For this Boomer, a viewfinder is critical, because even with reading glasses, the LCD is just too hard to see. The LCD-based EVFs in my current Olympus cameras are one reason I've kept my Canon DSLR with its optical viewfinder. Sometimes you just want to see what you're shooting clearly and with something approaching realistic dynamic range. So I'm super excited that OM System has finally introduced an OLED EVF.
Hahah thanks mate! Yes, I can see how varying degrees of eye sight might dictate which is used the most ha. For me it's more so I have my peripheral vision free to move. I can sacrifice not seeing as much as I need on the screen in high detail. For things like birds or smaller fast moving animals I definitely use the viewfinder! You'll love this new one. So bright and clear 😁
Thank you for the review. I would like to ask you to share the tricks for a 6 second handheld shot!
Hi Tenzin, appreciate the love mate. I definitely do a short video on that as so many people have asked! What do you shoot with currently?
Thank you. Your video is really great and helpful. Based on it I decided to sell my EMX-1 and EM1M3 because this new one can do the job for both + is better except battery life of the EMX-1. I use regularly the EM1M3.
@@tenzinpeljor That is awesome to hear mate! Yes, it will be hard to beat the EM1x battery life, but you also have a heavier camera. Can always buy the grip! Keen to hear your thoughts once you get it mate!
Thank you for your kind replies. And my heartfelt good wishes for you and your family!
I’ll let you know my experiences with the new camera. I guess I will be able by selling the other two cameras to finance fully the new one.
Mostly interested in high iso and AF bird tracking. 20mp is fine but what can i expect over my EM1X ?
2 stop improvement in high ISO and 1 stop improvement in DR. This makes the OM-1 a very viable landscape kit that I could use and I'm highly considering trying it out. The AF is quite a step up it seems from pervious cameras. Sad to see the Olympus brand being removed in the future. Oh well.
Hi Terry, Having not used the bird tracking on the EM1x a huge amount its hard for me to give you a rock solid answer here. What is the highest iso range you are typically shooting at? I did spend the afternoon shooting with the the OM-1 at dusk while it was raining using the 300mm plus MC-20 converter and the tracking did a decent job. That was through quite a lot of foliage. It would jump a fair bit though. I think all the processing power is under the hood, just with some more firmware they can refine it a little more. Certainly in the automotive tracking scenarios where lots of cars are present. Sorry I couldnt be of more help mate! Might need to reach out to Ben who is the bird guy!
@@etchd_ Auto iso up to 1600 usually
@@terrywbreedlove Ahh I see, well i was shooting some of the bird shots and portrait shots at 6400 and was well within acceptable! You might need to borrow one from a store once they arrive and test it out!
High-res timelapse? Excellent. One of my complaints about the previous models was that so many of the interesting features were mutually exclusive. So the question is... can high-res mode also be combined with focus stacking/bracketing for macro? I've got one on order so I'll find out soon enough!
Thanks so much mate! Yes its great you can now start mixing these features together! The camera processer is super powerful so it makes sense.
Unfortunately at this stage you cannot use it for stacking. Unless you did it manually, but that would take quite some time and result in an enormous file size if you stacked like 999 shots hah!
@@etchd_Most of us are happy enough with a few dozen images in a focus stack, but there are some pretty extreme (and very impressive) shots out there from people who take it seriously. I guess they already have the equipment to mechanically and automatically step through a sequence though.
Excellent review by the way - it won't influence my decision to buy, as I've already ordered, but I am now a lot happier about my decision to order!
F**k, why do I have such a strong urge to trade in my excellent Nikon Z system to get this? Honestly, if noise performance can get closer to full frame I don’t think I’d be able to resist.
AF is looking great, with awesome top end specs in all areas and a solid build while being a lot more compact than full frame. Am I crazy? 😅
Hahaha which Nikon do you shoot with? I guess it really depends on what you are shooting and what you need it all for. If you are hell bent on outdoors and adventure , then i think the OM-1 would be your best bet!
epic review, the best in the net
Always appreciate the support Alex!
Yes pls, my OM-1 arrived just under a week ago and would love you to push me in the right direction re settings - I seem to have lost some of them. Do you still use back button focus? Many thx for all yr help.
Hi Catherine, sorry for the late reply! Glad the new camera has arrived. How are you finding it? What do you mean about losing the settings? did you change something and now cant figure out what happened? Yep, I still use backbutton focusing, I can't live without it :) If you are still having problems, shoot me an email etchdphotography@outlook.com and ill try help!
Great review!
Much appreciated my friend!
What is the grip you're using at 27:40? It looks like it attaches at the flash mounting point?
Hi there. It's the small rig mini top handle, however it seems they don't sell them anymore which is a shame. Lots of people ask about it. Keep looking on their website as they may come back
well done so much usefull info
Cheers Ian, I hope it helped make an informed decision :)
Wow. An amazing review. I hope the video features are good as you promised. I hope future firmware updates can improve on it
Hi Jim, thanks so much for the love mate. I'm glad you got something out of it. TBH, after using the camera on professional shoots, those little features and quirks i mentioned in the review aren't that important. I've found the footage to be really bloody good! Either way it can only get better!
@@etchd_ Thanks u made my day. Excited to try out my OM-1 over summer vacation in Ladakh, India
Awesome review Matt! One key thing for me as a wedding hybrid shooter is switching back and forward between photo and video quickly. Is there an option to map the video record button to custom settings (i.e. one of the custom video modes, C1, C2 etc)? I'm currently on GH5's and having to turn the mode dial is not ideal. Cheers!
Hi mate, thanks so much. Yep, the video dial is a totally independent custom settings to the stills so when inside the menu you set that dial up on its own. You do have to turn the dial to video though, but its instant to do that and it will default to whatever you had set it to do in the menu. I do this all the time. You can't however, map the video modes to another C button, although i cant see why you would need to anyway if you have to turn the dial regardless, its just as quick to turn to video dial. Hope that answers your question?
I would love to have a sample footage to see if my system can handle the 10 bit
Hi Imra, shoot me an email etchdphotography@outlook.com . Ill try upload one for you this weekend!
Like the new menu system - pity it cant be back-dated to previous models!
Hi Mark! Ahh how good would that be! I very much doubt they would though unfortunately, but surely it could be done :)
Great video, thanks. QQ: is there a button that lets you switch between faces when using facial tracking? (Eg if there’s two or more people in the frame)
Hi Russel, sorry for the late reply! thanks so much for dropping by. You would need to press on the screen to select the face. I think that would be a brilliant feature though, being able to map to the cross pad and quickly switch with one hand. I will recommend that to OM SYSTEM!
Great review. Can you please confirm that you can't use the touch screen in the menu on the production version of the camera? The OM1 is raising my interest but that is a deal breaker for me coming from Panasonic mft and ff.
Hi Marty, I have no idea about the actual production model but if it's not available on the models i have, then it likely wont be released with that feature. However, firmware could fix this!
Hi Matt - In your opinion - is this camera suitable for indoor sports photography (basketball) ? Many Thanks.
Hi mate. ahh well I have to be honest, I've never shot anything like that before, but i reckon if it is well lit and you are happy with boosting the iso to 6400 + and you are using the 2.8 lenses then yes!
@Etchd Photography can you comment on the OLED EVF and the rear LCD display if you are wearing polarized sunglasses? This was always a problem with previous OM-D cameras.
Hi mate! oh the dreaded polarization problem. I just checked with two pairs of polarised glasses and can confirm there was no issue :)
@@etchd_ THIS is going to make a lot of people very, very happy! It’s the answer I expected, now that they’re using a different technology and completely different panels. I anticipated improvement with the EVF, but I’m surprised that it’s also not an issue with the rear LCD!!
Can metering be linked to the face and eye detection area to ensure proper facial exposure?
Great question mate, I dont believe it can be, but that is something which would be mega handy!
Super video! Quick Question - can you place your video settings into a Custom mode like you have been able to do for stills?
Hi Steven, thanks for the love! That my friend, is an excellent question. Unfortunately, not because once you edit the video settings inside the menu, that only changes the default for the actual video dial option, which, in itself, is like a custom C button. So, if you make changes to the default video mode within say the P, or A mode then those will change, but not anything that is related to the dedicated video dial mode. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this great review! I wanted to ask you one thing about AF: have you had a chance to test how accurate the continuous AF is with eye and face recognition using very shallow DOF (like the 45mm f/1.2, 25 f/1.2)?
Hi mate! Thanks so much for the love. Yep I actually used the 45mm in the portrait shoot too and it worked an absolute dream. There's no difference in speed on those pro primes. It's what I'm most excited about 😁 they've always focused far quicker than the zooms and I was always happy with zoom speed af
Resolution of LCD monitor is good? Or normal?
Resolution is more than adequate so far. It's still glossy, so in bright sunlight you will always be battling reflections, but I have my exposure warnings set so i see red and blue no matter what the light :)